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Step 1
Visit your dentist immediately if you notice a chip or fissure on the veneer. The sooner this is taken care of, the less chance the veneer will be damaged beyond repair.
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Step 2
Ask your dentist about the possibility of applying dental composite over the broken veneer to fix the problem. This will most likely not be a good option for front teeth, as the cement used to repair a veneer will eventually stain and change colors, making the repair visible.
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Step 3
Consider having the veneer replaced. While this may seem like a drastic option for a small problem, veneers have to be replaced every 10 to 15 years anyway. If you are near this deadline, you may benefit from scheduling the replacement sooner rather than later.
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Step 4
Be ready to have the broken veneer ground down before any repairs can be done. This may require anesthesia if the veneer broke next to the gum line, and it may necessitate more than one visit if the dentist needs to match the original veneer color.
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Step 5
Ask your dentist to use light-cured composites, which require a light or laser in order to set, for superficial repairs. This very quick repair process takes less than 10 minutes, including preparation time. However, for more serious problems, request self-cured composites. Both methods of repair can be equally effective, but they are not interchangeable.
